Graduate Certificates in Library & Information Science
Education Levels of Library Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 489 people earned their graduate certificate in library science. This makes it the 45th most popular graduate certificate program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in library science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 5,568 |
| Graduate Certificate | 489 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 11 |
Earnings of Library Science Majors With Graduate Certificates
The median salary for graduates holding a graduate certificate in library science is $48,329. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $48,329 to a high of $48,329.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for library science majors who have their graduate certificate is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in library science. About 85.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 69 |
| Women | 420 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of library science graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 27 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 55 |
| White | 359 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 44 |
Most Popular Library Science Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 43 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in library science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Texas Woman's University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for library science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. Each year, around 16,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,712 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,184 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 109 people received their graduate certificate in library science from TWU. About 95% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Texas Woman's University library science graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,329.
University of North Texas is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in library science. Roughly 40,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,319 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,160 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their graduate certificate in library science from UNT. Of these students, 86% were women and 51% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UNT graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,329.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for library science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is LIU Post. Roughly 15,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,458 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,336 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their graduate certificate in library science from LIU Post. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women. LIU Post library science graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,329.
The 4th most popular school in the country for library science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College. Roughly 34,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,132 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their graduate certificate in library science from Louisiana State University. About 86% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their graduate certificate in library science at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College make a median salary of 48,329.
Wayne State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in library science. Roughly 26,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,660 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,301 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their graduate certificate in library science from Wayne State. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women. Those who complete their graduate certificate in library science at Wayne State University make a median salary of 48,329.
University of Southern Mississippi is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in library science. Each year, around 14,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,508 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their graduate certificate in library science from Southern Miss. About 88% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Southern Miss graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,329.
Simmons University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in library science. Each year, around 6,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,208 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their graduate certificate in library science from Simmons. Of these students, 85% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their graduate certificate in library science at Simmons University make a median salary of 48,329.
University of Arizona is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in library science. Roughly 45,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their graduate certificate in library science from University of Arizona. Of these students, 76% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their graduate certificate in library science at University of Arizona make a median salary of 48,329.
San Jose State University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in library science. Each year, around 36,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their graduate certificate in library science from San Jose State. About 87% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that San Jose State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,329.
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in library science. Roughly 27,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,903 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their graduate certificate in library science from University of Oklahoma. Of these students, 81% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Oklahoma Norman Campus library science graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,329.
The 11th most popular school in the country for library science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Iowa. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,016 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,256 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in library science from Iowa. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women. Those who complete their graduate certificate in library science at University of Iowa make a median salary of 48,329.
University of Puerto Rico - Rio Piedras is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in library science. Each year, around 13,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,024 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,870 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in library science from UPR Rio Piedras. Those who complete their graduate certificate in library science at University of Puerto Rico - Rio Piedras make a median salary of 48,329.
Illinois State University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in library science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,971 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their graduate certificate in library science from Illinois State. Illinois State University library science graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,329.
The 13th most popular school in the country for library science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,241 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,648 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their graduate certificate in library science from IUPUI. Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis library science graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,329.
University of Memphis is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in library science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their graduate certificate in library science from UofM. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UofM graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,329.
The 16th most popular school in the country for library science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. Roughly 24,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,455 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,701 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their graduate certificate in library science from UWM. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women. Data shows that UWM graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,329.
St John's University - New York comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in library science. Roughly 20,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,301 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,386 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in library science from STJ. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women. Those who complete their graduate certificate in library science at St John's University - New York make a median salary of 48,329.
University of South Carolina - Columbia comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in library science. Roughly 35,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,288 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,374 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in library science from UofSC. About 67% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their graduate certificate in library science at University of South Carolina - Columbia make a median salary of 48,329.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to library science that offer graduate certificates.
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| Other Library & Archives Assisting | 8 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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